The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-11

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A. few closd frichds Of Mr.. Blaine, incon-
versation upohth outlook of the nomina-
tons and chances of success next year,
naturally dropped into a~neIchange OF con-
fdences, which were somewhat surprising
when placed in j~nxtaposition to the public
outgivings Of that gentleman's champions.
Itsccms from their representations that
while the distinguished traveller has been
taking In the Inequalities Of Carnegie. In
Scotland, ~hobnobbing with the British
aristocracy on Regent street, airing himself
On Rotten Row, and quafing the waters
and dining with the heir apparent to the
robes of.the Guelphs at Homburg, he has
had ample leisure to maintain an active
correspondence with his chosen field mar
shals at home. II is simply transferring
the seat of supreme supervision, direction
and command from the Convenient capital
Of Maine TO the royal ccnters oil the old
world. His
1t seems from these conversations that
the trusted managers Of the political estate
OF the candidate OF 1884 are getting de-
morllized over the tendency OF events in
the Democratic camp, and are losing faith
in the Republican chances with the old
deal. Every prospect d securing O grip
upon some death dealing campaign blud-
geon has vanished. The pension veto cry,
il was found, operated us a two-edged
sword. The return OF the rebel flags, into
which the President was inadvertently
drawn, proved q boomerang. The prompt,
fearless and manly manner in which he
rescinded the order when he had his at
tention called TO the subject made him
friends and crystalized an opposing force
in the very organization Itself, which a
few leaders were striving TO turn TO politi-
cal account. The efforts of Foraker and
his champions 10 make capital out Of an
imagined slight at Philadelphia demon
strated where the respect and sentiment
OF the people lay.
The last stroke has capped the climax Of
alarm. There were those who pinned
their hope Of getting up a campaign cry
upon some point OF inadvprtence of act or
speech during the Presidents pending
tour. lie has already covered much OF
the ground and the ~clOquence Of popular
enthusiasm, II possible, swclls in volume as
he proceeds on his journey. Those Of the
Presidents friends who had some wnver-
ing thoughts concerning the political OK
pcdiency of so extended a sweep over the
country are now enthusiastic in their
plaudits.
All these things put together, and the
evident composurc Of the public mind
over the conservative course Of the nd
ministrption, and their confidence In the
steady and firm hand which he President
| tnutVtut,.a aN tI,a laI,.. 81 aiut. .1A NOT nm.
courage any very cheerful conclusions ~
TO the efficacy al npeating the old fight,
and upon that stalking the future OF the
Republican pstty
In n very rSdcrtt letter 10 some friends
Mr.. Blaine ms.eiycry close inquiries rs to
the political situation. He referred to the
absolute dcarth Of American news in the
English press, hp6n which he must rely,
not being familiar with any Of the conti-
mental languhgcA lie also complains Of
the hardness Of the mails, particularly this
newspaper mail, in which he takes partic-
ular interest. Before his departure he
made arrangements 20 receive certain rep
rcscntaiiyc newspaper, from which he
could draw hs Information upon the cur
rent drift Of nffnins, and depended upon
| correspondence only for inside intelligence,
For a person Of Mr.. Blaine's active intel
lect aud eager interest in everything Amer
lean the deprivation Is kccnly felt. JudgJ
ing from the news received by his friends.
the simple opportunity Of travel without
frequent home news IL no compensation
for the irksome exile forced upon him by
the exigcncics Of political interest and pur-
poses.
One Of the friends Of Mr.. Blaine intimat-
cd that he will rcturn early In June. As
the convention X not likely to meet until
the end Of thnt month, this will give them
ample time 10 get up a boom OF sufficient
longevity To see him well launched before
tho convention.
There is no doubt that n growing mis-.
giving exists In the minds IT the most
ardent supporters of Mr.. Blaine rs 10 their
ability IN secure his nomination the way
matters arr tending nj this moment. The
failure ola distinctivcly aggressive campaign
when everything was in their own hands
IL not looked upon ~ especially cncourng'
ing from n defensive standpoint, which
will no the status ~ the Republican con-
test from present appearances.
Whatever maj bc the outcomc of the
mancuvcrs oi the friends II Mr.. Blaine,
their efforts are now directed Ia the firm
securcmcnt Of a position within their own
ranks. Between the lines Of all the letter.
of Mr.. llainc to his friends may be read
determination ON his part 10 get ~ many
state delegations as lac can ~ well In hand
that they enE lc swung tn suit his purpose
whether for himself or for a candidate o
hia oWn rhooaiug